Our Biannual Family Reunion

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(Be sure to check out our page on the <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dillard Family Cookbook"><U>Dillard Family Cookbook</U></A></FONT>.   We are having a sale on the cook books so be sure to check out that page.   It includes recipes from many of those who contribute to this delicious meal!)</div> <bR> <div>      Every night will include enjoyable music concert put on by family members under a big tent.   Blues, bluegrass, southern rock and gospel will be among the music played.</div> <bR> <div>      Be sure to check back with us.  As it becomes available, we will post more information for the upcoming 2002 reunion with a list of events and times.  </div> <bR> <div>      Because the time for the reunion is right in the middle of Buffalo National River tourist season, you may wish to get your reservations in early to one of the many local cabins, motels and campgrounds.  </div> <bR> <div> Area motels and cabins are:</div> <bR> <div> <U>Silver Run Cabins</U>, Hwy. 14 South of Yellville, Byron & Belinda Shipman (870) 449-6355</div> <div> <U>Mull Manor Motel</U>, Leroy Smith, Hwy. 14 South of Yellville across from Dillard House Bed and Breakfast, (870) 449-6311</div> <div> <U>Dillard House Bed and Breakfast</U>, Glenn & Nelda Davenport, Hwy. 14 South,  (870) 449-5014</div> <div> <U>Joe Barnes Cabins</U> (870) 449-6111</div> <div> <U>Buffalo Point Concessions</U>, Buffalo National River Park, Larry Davenport (870) 449-6206</div> <div> <U>Dirst Canoe Rental and Cabins</U>, Park Road, Mildred and Russell Dirst, (870) 449-6636</div> <div> <U>Wild Bill's Outfitters</U>, Park Road, Bill Scruggs, (870) 449-6235</div> <div> <U>Eagle's Nest Lodge</U>, Hwy. 235 close to Yellville (870) 449-5050</div> <div> <U>Carlton Marion Inn</U>, Main St. in Yellville  (870) 449-6203</div> <bR> <div>      For information about canoe and johnboat float trips down the Buffalo River, contact Dillard's Ozark Outfitters (870) 449-6619</div> <bR> <bR> <div>       If you have not received the newsletter please let us know by emailing Bonnie Dillard- 13736 Hwy. 14 So., Yellville, AR 72687 or email to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:rockyd@yellville.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:rockyd@yellville.net"><U><I>rockyd@yellville.net </I></U></A></FONT> and we will send one out to you or send it by email.  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>